Books by Peter Economy

Why Aren't You Your Own Boss?: Leaping Over the Obstacles That Stand Between You and Your Dream

by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Peter Economy

Now You Can Take Control of Your Own Life and Future!
Are you dreaming of the day when you can have your own business and not answer to a boss? Stop dreaming and take action! Unlike all the other business books you have read, this book provides you with a clear and complete formula for success—one that will push you over the hump of starting your own business and offer you the essential tools required to clear the inevitable hurdles that are keeping you from financial independence. Bestselling authors Paul and Sarah Edwards and Peter Economy identify the typical barriers where people get stuck and offer specific strategies, case histories, and research to help you reach your goals. You'll learn:
·What's holding you back
·How to get past your lack of money and health insurance
·How to overcome your selling fears and build confidence
·How to get people to pay you for what you want to do
·And much more!
Filled with assessment quizzes, success stories from real people, and advice from those who've been there, this practical and inspiring book will give you the knowledge you need to make the move from employee to boss!

Leadership Ensemble: Lessons in Collaborative Management from the World's Only Conductorless Orchestra

by Peter Economy, Harvey Seifter

An exciting new model for streamlining organizational management and structure, from an organization known around the world for its innovative structure.

For nearly three decades the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has earned rave reviews as one of the premier touring musical ensembles in the world. Recently, it has also attracted the attention and admiration of the business world. As the only major orchestra without a conductor, Orpheus is a shining example of a new management style based on collaborative leadership.

Leadership Ensemble is designed to show business leaders in any industry how to re-create the successful "Orpheus Process" in their own companies by dismantling top-heavy hierarchies; developing flexible, responsive strategies and decision-making procedures; and unleashing employee creativity, responsibility, and productivity. The authors delineate the ten core principles of collaborative management, including shared and rotated leadership, passionate dedication to mission, clarity of roles within an organization, and learning to listen. Spiced with anecdotes and lessons from the life of Orpheus and case studies from the world of business, Leadership Ensemble is an entertaining, eminently practical guide to implementing changes essential to survival in today's speed-of-light business environment.

New Car Design (We Both Read)

by Peter Economy

Introduces car design, discussing how cars were made in the past and describing the process of modern car design, from the initial computerized drawings, to the modeling, testing, production, and delivery to the car dealer.

Writing Children's Books For Dummies

by Peter Economy, Lisa Rojany

Create the next very hungry caterpillar, big red dog, or cat in the hat with a hand from this trusted guide

In Writing Children’s Books For Dummies, you’ll learn what to write between “Once upon a time . . .” and “The End” as you dive into chapters about getting started writing, how to build great characters, and how to design a dramatic plot. On top of the technical writing advice, you’ll discover how talented illustrators work and how to find an agent. The newest edition of this popular For Dummies title even shows you how to choose a publisher—or self-publish—and how to use social media and other marketing and PR to get the word out about your new masterpiece.

In the book, you’ll learn about:

• The fundamentals of writing for children, including common book formats and genres, and the structure of the children’s book market
• Creating a spellbinding story with scene description, engaging dialogue, and a child-friendly tone
• Polishing your story to a radiant shine with careful editing and rewriting
• Making the choice between a traditional publisher, a hybrid publisher, or self-publishing
• Using the most-effective marketing and publicity techniques to get your book noticed

Perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of creating the next Ferdinand the Bull or Grinch, Writing Children’s Books For Dummies is an essential, easy-to-read guide for budding children’s authors everywhere.